At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design for large-scale data centre projects across Europe and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Global infrastructure firm focused on equity, diversity, and building a better world.
- Benefits: Hybrid work options, competitive pay, wellbeing programs, and career development in a Fortune 500 firm.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with training opportunities and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in innovative projects while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified Architect or Technologist with experience in multi-disciplinary design projects.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Overview
As a Senior Architect/Designer, you will lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design work for large-scale data centre projects across Europe from a UK-based hub.
You will oversee design information production, ensure governance and quality, and manage demanding timelines.
You’ll collaborate with architectural, engineering, and digital teams to deliver integrated outputs.
This role blends technical design leadership with client-facing delivery in a global infrastructure firm focused on building a better world.
- Pay / Benefits
- hybrid work options
- competitive compensation and wellbeing programs
- global firm with focus on equity, diversity and inclusion
- training opportunities (CPD)
- access to industry-leading technology
- career development in a Fortune 500 firm
Responsibilities
- Coordinate design across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated architectural and engineering outputs
- Ensure adherence to internal governance at bid and delivery stages
- Present designs to clients and prospective clients
- Apply CDM Safety in Design principles throughout design
- Organise and manage work to meet deadlines, ensuring accuracy of multidisciplinary design documentation
- Maintain quality to AECOM’s Technical Excellence standards
- Engage with clients, contractors, and authorities to resolve issues; negotiate as needed
- Provide design support on-site interfaces between design and site teams; ensure timely delivery
- Support Associate Directors/Directors with Technical Excellence initiatives, resource management, and staff training (CPD)
- Promote use of latest software and digital techniques to improve productivity and identify training opportunities
- Utilise CAD (Auto CAD & REVIT) and 3D modelling (REVIT) for workflow
- Key requirements
- Fully Qualified Architect or Technologist (Chartered or equivalent) with experience on large multi-disciplinary design projects, preferably Data Centres
- Proficiency in CAD tools (Auto CAD & REVIT); strong REVIT knowledge required
- Working knowledge of Sketchup, Photoshop, In Design, Power Point, Twinmotion; training available
- Familiarity with Common Data Environments (CDE) like Forma ACC, Project Wise, Autodesk Docs
- English language proficient with strong communication and presentation skills
- Eligible to work in the UK; right to live/work in Northern Ireland
- IT literate with CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage busy workloads and meet deadlines
- Degree qualification with Diploma or Masters preferred but not essential
- Experience in UK Building Systems, Standards and Regulations; understanding of construction types
- Willingness to work across data centres, nuclear, transport, rail, aviation, education, health care, laboratory, science, and logistics
- creative and practical
- adaptable and enthusiastic
- attention to detail
- CAD proficiency (Auto CAD & REVIT)
- 3D modelling (REVIT)
- Sketchup, Photoshop, In Design, Power Point, Twinmotion
Senior Architect - Data Centres in Belfast employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
